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CAU 409H

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 409H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 33,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,487 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 32,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,495 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,495 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 19,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 19,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 19,494 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 19,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 18,421 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all front ball joint gaitors split

rear service brake effort is more than front service brake. this could cause loss of control braking in other than a straight line

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?

Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 786
position lamp(s) not working 340
Horn not working 337
Stop lamp not working 271
Headlamp not working on main beam 265
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CAU 409H is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAU 409H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAU 409H registered?

CAU 409H is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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